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Fallen Earth is a multiplayer open world role playing shooter game. It was developed by Little Orbit and was released on February 22, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Fallen Earth" is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG set in a ruined world, where you must survive as a clone with an unknown past. Explore the Grand Canyon's 1,000 square kilometers of harsh terrain, engage in classless advancement and non-linear gameplay. Participate in dynamic events, factional alliances, crafting, and PvP combat, with the freedom to play the character you want in a world of destruction and betrayal.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,651 reviews
story134 positive mentions
graphics111 negative mentions

  • Unique post-apocalyptic setting with a vast open world to explore.
  • Deep crafting system that allows players to create weapons, vehicles, and gear.
  • Engaging community that is generally helpful and friendly.
  • Dated graphics and clunky mechanics that may deter new players.
  • Severe lag issues and server instability, making gameplay frustrating.
  • Low player base, leading to a lack of engaging content and community interaction.
  • story
    647 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and rich in lore, while others criticize it as vague and unoriginal. Many reviews highlight the abundance of quests, often repetitive in nature, which can detract from the overall narrative experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a vast world with numerous missions and crafting opportunities, appealing to those who enjoy exploration and sandbox gameplay, though it may not satisfy players seeking a strong, cohesive storyline.

    • “With its immersive faction-based PvP, gripping storyline, and dynamic real-time combat, Fallen Earth stands out as a must-play for fans of survival, strategy, and gritty, atmospheric worlds.”
    • “The quests are well written, and I have found it surprisingly deep in the storylines and the politics and moral dilemmas I have found myself in while trying to solve some of them have been challenging.”
    • “The background story is amazing and it mixes Fallout series, Mad Max movies, and also a Boy and His Dog references.”
    • “The quests are nothing to write home about; they're as basic as you can imagine from someone trying to copy WoW's style and failing at it.”
    • “The story is vague and just kind of throws you all over the place.”
    • “The missions, though ostensibly varied by their flavor text, ultimately feel very samey.”
  • graphics
    420 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated and mediocre, often compared to titles from the early 2000s. Many players find the visuals unappealing, with issues such as poor animations and graphical glitches detracting from the overall experience. However, some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and argue that the gameplay and immersive atmosphere compensate for the lack of modern graphical fidelity.

    • “The game's graphics may be dated, but they still manage to create a believable and atmospheric environment.”
    • “Love the graphics, love the design and theme behind the game.”
    • “Fallen Earth is an impressive game as the graphics are aesthetically pleasing and the amount of in-game items (trinkets, weapons, armor, etc.) is immense.”
    • “Visually, this has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
    • “The graphics are terrible.”
    • “The graphics are severely outdated, even by 2011's standards.”
  • gameplay
    344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is a mixed bag, with many players noting its outdated mechanics, clunky controls, and frequent lag issues that hinder the overall experience. While the crafting system is praised for its depth and the game offers a unique blend of MMO and FPS elements, the combat and movement mechanics often feel unpolished and frustrating. Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the game's setting and community, suggesting it may appeal to those who appreciate older MMO styles and are willing to overlook its technical shortcomings.

    • “The gameplay loop is fun, and Fallen Earth's character build and crafting system feels really enjoyable and intuitive.”
    • “The game itself is a good old-school MMO with direct shooting mechanics, heavily based on crafting and a classless system which makes you feel like you can do anything you want in this world.”
    • “This game is a very wide open sandbox-style MMO with fully developed content, unique systems, and a skill system that offers some of the most dynamic gameplay I have seen.”
    • “Very outdated mechanics and the movement/driving is awful.”
    • “However, the game's mechanics and user interface can be clunky and difficult to navigate.”
    • “The gameplay is dull.”
  • stability
    128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent server crashes, significant lag, and numerous glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess," with issues ranging from freezing during missions to graphical glitches and AI problems. While some find enjoyment in the game despite these flaws, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements to its stability and performance.

    • “On a side note, this game runs great on older PCs.”
    • “One of the best MMOs for weak hardware; it runs great on my super old laptop with an AMD A6-4400 APU, which is weaker than an Intel integrated laptop GPU from 2013.”
    • “If you can stomach the terrible server performance, constant server crashes and reboots, and generally more glitches than a Bethesda game, then this game can be really fun.”
    • “Had several issues with major glitches, only to be completely ignored by the mods.”
    • “The game is very buggy and glitchy.”
  • grinding
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as tedious and repetitive, often involving tasks like killing enemies or collecting materials. While some players appreciate the grind for its rewarding nature and the opportunity to explore a rich crafting system, others find it overwhelming and frustrating, particularly in the context of leveling up and completing quests. Overall, the game is characterized as heavily grind-focused, appealing primarily to those who enjoy such gameplay mechanics.

    • “If you want that car, you can craft for ages; crafting the car takes at least one week, not including the time spent farming the materials for it.”
    • “The grinding in this game is rewarding; every hour spent feels like a step closer to achieving your goals.”
    • “I love how the grinding process allows me to really immerse myself in the game world and develop my character over time.”
    • “Early on, I can tell this game involves a lot of grinding; outside the intro mission, quests are looking a lot like 'kill 6 blank' and 'collect 3 blank'.”
    • “The game features way too much grinding to do anything, so it's not worth it.”
    • “My one problem with it, however, has to be the endless grinding involved.”
  • atmosphere
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Fallen Earth" is widely praised for its immersive and gritty post-apocalyptic setting, enhanced by a strong soundtrack and detailed world-building. Despite dated graphics and some gameplay quirks, players find the environment engaging and conducive to exploration and crafting, making it a standout feature of the game. While some may find the dark ambiance overwhelming, many appreciate the unique atmosphere that draws them into the game's narrative and community.

    • “With its immersive faction-based PvP, gripping storyline, and dynamic real-time combat, Fallen Earth stands out as a must-play for fans of survival, strategy, and gritty, atmospheric worlds.”
    • “The music, setting, and world-building are all top-notch, and it's very easy to find yourself lost in the atmosphere, riding across the plateau towards your next mission or taking some time out to gather and craft.”
    • “Fallen Earth provides great atmosphere in the sense of a lot of desolate areas to explore.”
    • “Graphic quality and detail is good but there's no atmosphere.”
    • “It has no atmosphere, you will feel like you are not even playing a game.”
    • “Cons: atmosphere is terrible.”
  • humor
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dark and morbid wit, with players appreciating the hilarious NPC dialogues and over-the-top scenarios that add charm to the gameplay. While some find the community's immature humor entertaining, others note that it can be hit or miss, with a blend of funny glitches and engaging interactions contributing to the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding game mechanics and management, many players find the humor to be a significant draw, making the game enjoyable and memorable.

    • “The writing is hilariously morbid.”
    • “They even brought back the hilariously over-the-top original tutorial that made me fall in love with the game almost instantly with its bombastic ending sequence.”
    • “I have spent hours just trying to breathe because I was laughing so hard.”
  • optimization
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting frequent server crashes, lag, and performance issues even on capable hardware. While some users have experienced improved frame rates, many still encounter significant stutters and bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization is considered poor, with calls for updates to address these persistent issues and enhance the player experience.

    • “The server performance is solid when playing, though there is an occasional downtime for reboots and maintenance.”
    • “The combat engine is really good and it runs smoothly (even a laptop can run it). I would highly recommend this awesome game!”
    • “Luckily, the game ran a scan of my computer and optimized it for my computer and I run at max FPS.”
    • “If you can stomach the terrible server performance, constant server crashes and reboots, and generally more glitches than a Bethesda game, then this game can be really fun.”
    • “Just impossible to play because of lags; the most unoptimized game I have ever seen.”
    • “The same bugs that have always existed still exist, the animations and visuals aren't very good, it's very poorly optimized and takes pretty decent hardware to make it run acceptably.”
  • monetization
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its complete lack of microtransactions, making it a truly free-to-play experience. However, others have criticized the presence of microtransactions in certain versions, describing them as intrusive and detrimental to gameplay. Overall, the game's current iteration is noted for being free of monetization, which many players find refreshing.

    • “It's actually truly free to play - with no cash shop or microtransactions.”
    • “The game is 100% free to play with no microtransactions at all; you cannot buy premium subscriptions or items.”
    • “This game actually has no microtransactions or in-game purchases.”
    • “It was this way due to the tiered access gated by the cash shop, and the overt, often insulting monetization effort on behalf of the company.”
    • “There are microtransactions out the ever loving ass and the gameplay is geared towards pay2win players.”
    • “The microtransactions are unbecoming.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and immersion, with many players appreciating its moody and melancholic qualities. However, some users noted issues with sound effects and repetitiveness, suggesting that the background music can be easily muted in favor of personal playlists. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, its execution may not meet everyone's expectations.

    • “The music, setting, and world building is all top notch and it's very easy to find yourself lost in the atmosphere, riding across the plateau towards your next mission or taking some time out to gather and craft.”
    • “The rockish music that feels dystopian and fateful, the wide open plains, and a community that is focused on socializing rather than using dungeon finder tools.”
    • “Fantastic music, incredible view distance that really hammers home the immense size of the game (around 1000 square kilometers I believe - to put that into perspective, Skyrim is around 40 I think) and true freedom to go pretty much wherever you want right from the very start of the game.”
    • “Many things, from level design to music lack any development.”
    • “The background music is crap (think Kenshi) but I always have it off anyway.”
    • “I found the music repetitive and somewhat annoying; easy to fix at least, mute the in-game and put on my playlist.”
  • character development
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highly customizable, allowing for significant player choice in both appearance and skills, drawing comparisons to titles like The Witcher and Skyrim for its depth and replayability. While the character design is praised for its quality, some players noted a desire for more clothing options and improvements in combat animations. Overall, the character development system is seen as intricate and rewarding, despite some technical issues.

    • “It uses skill-based character development with a strong emphasis on flexibility and player preference.”
    • “The character development is greatly in depth with the things that affect others.”
    • “Character development is very customizable both in terms of appearance and performance.”
    • “The combat animations and character development combat choices could be improved upon.”
    • “Very glitchy, the interface system doesn't work that well, and bland character designs.”
    • “A slow-paced TPS/FPS MMORPG with moderate character customization and heavy, deep, and intricate character development.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the community within the MMO, highlighting feelings of belonging and attachment, even amidst frustrations with gameplay and story elements. While some reviews note a lack of engaging content, the emotional bonds formed with other players remain a significant and positive aspect of the experience.

    • “All 34 players of this MMO made me feel at home during my time.”
    • “11/10 would form emotional attachment with a random player again and be led to a painful death in a hole in the ground.”
    • “Joshi sees an emotional response has registered.”
    • “Bullet sponge yet boring enemies, boring world, boring story, extremely small variety of everything, and a terribly done shooter equals a terrible game!”
    • “Boring story.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is highlighted by its engaging character development and extensive world, drawing comparisons to titles like The Witcher and Skyrim. However, some players criticize the storytelling as lacking depth, which could hinder long-term enjoyment. Overall, the combination of character creation and combat mechanics suggests a strong potential for replayability, appealing to fans of expansive multiplayer experiences.

    • “Now I may not have hundreds of hours on this, but believe me I will have soon. I would say that the story is similar to The Witcher in terms of character development and in terms of replayability, it's close to that of Skyrim. The character creation is probably on par, if not better, than Fallout 4. Oh, and don't get me started on the combat and weapon meta; it's probably close to Arma 3, and the vast world is like No Man's Sky but with multiplayer. I mean, what's not to like? Personally, I would classify this game as a AAA game that I would happily pay $120+ to preorder.”
    • “Its classic, darn old MMO style 'read story/subtitles from chat' kind of storytelling, which I literally found lazy. Better storytelling could make this game more playable, because at this rate, it feels like wasted potential.”
    • “Now, I may not have hundreds of hours on this, but believe me, I will have soon. I would say that the story is similar to The Witcher in terms of character development, but in terms of replayability, it's close to that of Skyrim. The character creation is probably on par, if not better, than Fallout 4. Oh, and don't get me started on the combat and weapon meta; it's probably close to Arma 3, and the vast world is like No Man's Sky but with multiplayer. I mean, what's not to like?”
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Fallen Earth is a open world role playing shooter game.

Fallen Earth is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 371 hours playing Fallen Earth.

Fallen Earth was released on February 22, 2012.

Fallen Earth was developed by Little Orbit.

Fallen Earth has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Fallen Earth is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Villagers and Heroes, Mortal Online, Riders of Icarus, Defiance, Aura Kingdom and others.